Participation

Participation Strategies for the Classroom

Think-Pair-Share

• Think/Write-Pair Share: simply adds a quick writing component to allow students to capture their thoughts or responses in writing before pairing & sharing
• Two pairs can quickly be joined for a Four-Square-Share for additional points of view and discussion time
• From PDE SAS Portal

Random Reporter

Talking Sticks: Whole group

• Each student's names is writing on a craft stick or piece of paper.
• One stick is pulled randomly from a cup to respond.

Talking Chips: Whole or small group

• Each participant is given a fixed number of chips or markers.
• Each time that participant shares/responds, they spend one of their chips.
• When a participant's chips are gone, they may not share/respond until everyone else has used their chips.

'Total Participation Techniques'

• Book
• Presenation

Graphic Organizers

• Graphic organizers support participation by organizing thoughts and information, providing a visual resprenation of information, and scaffolding learning.